Title: Compare the services available to meet the needs of individuals with diverse needs and challenges.
Course: Family and Human Services II (19999-II) > Section: Assessing the Diverse Needs of Individuals and Families

Comparison should include

- identifying diverse needs and challenges individuals face (e.g., safety needs, physical and mental health challenges, environmental challenges, social needs)
- listing the available services to meet these needs
- comparing the services available to meet the same need.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What is an example of a need or a challenge that an individual may face?
- Why is it important to identify people with diverse needs and challenges?
- What are some services that people with diverse needs and challenges typically need?

Communication

- How do people with diverse needs and challenges communicate their needs?
- How do human services professionals communicate decisions regarding the provision of services?
- How do human services professionals educate the community about the needs of people with diverse needs and challenges?

Leadership

- What responsibility does a community have in providing services for those in need?
- What skills are helpful in relating to those with disabilities?
- Why is it important for human services providers to be culturally sensitive?

Management

- Why is it important for human services personnel to provide multilingual services?
- What are some obstacles in the delivery of services?
- How does a provider determine client needs?